The longest day: Allies invade Normandy

June 6, 2013

"You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you...I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." — Ike

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20th June 1944: American soldiers rest in front of a rural grocery store after advancing inland from their D-Day invasion of Normandy, France,. A French citizen smiles from the doorway. The soldiers wears their helmets and uniforms, holding rifles.

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20th June 1944: American soldiers rest in front of a rural grocery store after advancing inland from their D-Day invasion of Normandy, France,. A French citizen smiles from the doorway. The soldiers wears their helmets and uniforms, holding rifles.